A Boy Doesn’t Want Me And It’s The End Of The World

Maybe if I was skinnier Or if my hair was longer Maybe if I were her Would our love be stronger? Maybe if I was taller Or even dyed my hair Would you say I’m beautiful? Would you even stop and stare? Maybe if I were a model...

4 weeks ago by Violet Benson

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Dating,Weekend Shenanigans

55 Things You Should Never (Ever) Say On A First Date

Yes, first dates are always the scariest. You’re forced to leave the comfort of your home and phone to meet up with someone whom you barley know IN PERSON, hoping that it somehow leads to marriage (or at least a few free meals). Dating is basically pretending to be somebody...

4 months ago by Violet Benson

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Weekend Shenanigans,Women and Lifestyle

Which ‘Gossip Girl’ Character You Are, According To Your Zodiac Sign

I decided to binge-watch Gossip Girl recently because I realized I’d never actually finished watching the show. Before I get into analyzing your zodiac sign, let me get a few things off my chest. First of all, I hated the romance between Blair and Dan. It just made no sense...

4 months ago by Violet Benson

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Dating,Poems

Mr. Perfect

Mr. Perfect, will you please come off of your high horse and sit down with me? I know you’re busy pointing out everyone’s flaws so you don’t have to focus on yourself, but I just want to talk. Will you listen? I know you love the sound of your own...

5 months ago by Violet Benson

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Dating

40 Signs He’s Just Not That Into You

This is a pretty common topic, so even though I’ve already written a similar blog , I feel inclined to write a more comprehensive, updated version. Dating these days has just gotten so hard. There are so many options out there, less people seem willing to commit, and more people seem to be...

5 months ago by Violet Benson

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Poems

Silent Tears

Sitting here, thinking about it all It’s like hanging off a cliff and I’m about to fall Feeling so empty, but that’s nothing new I’ve been depressed all day and the day before that too For all that I’ve loved, it seems like I’ve loved alone My heart is barley...

6 months ago by Violet Benson

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Women and Lifestyle

Broken Inside

Two years ago, depression snuck up on me when I wasn’t looking. Today I am doing much better, although I’m only human and I’ve been battling anxiety and depression my whole life, so I do still experience bad days from time to time. The older I get, the more I...

6 months ago by Violet Benson

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MY FIRST TIME

MY FIRST TIME – ON A DATING APP (spoiler alert: I smash)

In case you’re reading this, Dad (since you’re trying that new thing where you’re super supportive of everything I do), I need you get off this page ASAP. I appreciate the support, but I’m about to divulge some personal details and I don’t think I could look you in the...

1 year ago by Violet Benson

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Women and Lifestyle

The Truth About Meeting The Right Person At The Wrong Time

So you meet someone and they’re amazing—you connect instantly, you can’t stop smiling, you can’t stop giggling—and no, it’s not because you’ve had 7 tequila shots. It’s because this person sparks something in you that you forgot was there. They make you feel alive, and suddenly, all the lyrics to...